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Chinese researchers have revealed the key role of iron in initiating allergic airway inflammation. The study, which was ...

A pooled analysis of two randomized trials found that decreasing sleep by just 1.5 hours each night was associated with ...

A chemical called 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-Q), which forms when shaved-off tire particles come into contact with ozone, might ...

A Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming ...

For millions of people living with depression, finding an effective treatment can feel like a long and uncertain journey.

Following a Mediterranean diet may provide additional benefits for mental health. A new study has now linked it to greater ...

Millions of people rely on statins, a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Our bodies are constantly deciding which cells should live and which should die through a process called apoptosis. This type ...

In recent years, notable advances have been made in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. However, its recurrence continues ...